Roki Sasaki’s transition from starting pitcher to closer is proving to be very beneficial for the Dodgers.
Dodgers’ Aki Sasaki Shines in Relief Role LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are witnessing impressive performances from their new Japanese recruit, Aki Sasaki, who has stepped into the closer position amid a shaky bullpen this season. After initially starting the year in the rotation, Sasaki contributed significantly to the Dodgers’ victory in Game 4, the […]
Shohei Ohtani is close to returning to the mound as the Dodgers receive tough news about Roki Sasaki’s injury.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced another setback in their pitching lineup as manager Dave Roberts hinted that Shohei Ohtani might “potentially” return to the mound soon. Diving into some details, Ohtani participated in a simulated game where he managed to throw 44 pitches. This has given Roberts some optimism that, if all goes smoothly, […]
Roki Sasaki’s Japanese toilet request to Dodgers that was ‘factor’ in him signing
Ball players may be quite obsessed with what they want in the clubhouse, and for the Dodgers, they won’t fall off the table, including changing the toilet design to plead for potential players. After Sasaki Castle suggested that having a Japanese-style toilet would help shake up decisions about where to sign the site, the Dodgers […]
Roki Sasaki’s finalists emerge after Yankees, Mets miss out
Roki Sasaki is narrowing down his options, which is bad news for both local teams. The Yankees and Mets have each been told they will not sign the 23-year-old Japanese right-hander, the Post confirmed. The three remaining teams on Sasaki's list are the Dodgers, Padres and Blue Jays, the Post's Jon Heyman confirmed. It was […]